Federal Court Blocks Texas’ Republican-Friendly Congressional Map NYT | Top Stories By: Nick Corasaniti and J. David Goodman 19 November 2025 at 07:34 The move dealt a blow to efforts by Texas Republicans and President Trump to flip Democratic seats in the state. Texas quickly filed a notice of appeal to the Supreme Court. © Moises Avila/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesA voter looking in August at a proposed redistricting map that was approved by Texas lawmakers for the 2026 midterm elections.